You don’t need an Ivy League degree to rise to the top. You need clarity, courage—and the right kind of leadership.

Meet Julie, a powerhouse in private equity real estate. From investment banking analyst to Chief Investment Officer at CBRE Investment Management, she now co-leads a $34B portfolio and a team of 140 professionals.

She was recently named 2023 North American Industry Figure of the Year by PERE. But that’s not why this episode is so special.

I had the honor of being her Executive Leadership Coach in 2024—and what unfolded in our coaching sessions was nothing short of transformational.

🎙 In this episode:

• The feedback that shocked her—and became a turning point
• Her raw perspective on gender and success
• How Gandalf (yes, that Gandalf) changed her leadership style
• And why authenticity isn’t a buzzword, it’s a performance strategy

Julie’s story is proof that you don’t have to conform to succeed. You just have to own who you are—and lead like you mean it.

👇 Listen now. You won’t forget this one.

LINKS:

Connect directly with Julie: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-julianna-ingersoll-a04a5b8

Book a complimentary strategy call with Erin: https://erinsmithexecutivecoach.youcanbook.me/

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https://live.thedrivenwomenproject.com/nominateadrivenwoman

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